2016 Subaru Forester Service and Repair Manual
2016 Subaru Forester service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- 2.0XT Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
- X Sport Utility 4-Door
- XS Sport Utility 4-Door
- 2.5i Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
- 2.5i Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
- 2.0XT Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
- 2.5i Convenience Sport Utility 4-Door
- 2.5i Sport Utility 4-Door
- XSL Sport Utility 4-Door
- 2.0XT Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
- 2.5i Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
- XT Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.5L 2498CC 152Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to Oc
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (O
If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupie
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat ha
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
Showing the 8 most recent of 276 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
While stopped at a âSTOPâ sign, the Subaru Forester unintentionally accelerated into a tree although the brake pedals were repeatedly utilized; it was totaled.
While stopped at a âSTOPâ sign, the Subaru Forester unintentionally accelerated into a tree although the brake pedals were repeatedly utilized; it was totaled.
THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE DRIVER STOPPED TO MAKE A U-TURN THEN SLOWLY STARTED TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY
THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE DRIVER STOPPED TO MAKE A U-TURN THEN SLOWLY STARTED TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY
When parked on a slope, driver attempted to back SUV out of parking space. Before starting car, with key inserted, ignition on and foot on brake, driver attempted to remove gearshift from park. Car
Showing the 5 most serious of 607 complaints filed with NHTSA.
